Discussion. Cause-and-effect reasoning is a valid form of rational logic, but only if the causal relationship is established. It is very easy to find that two things vary together and assume cause-and-effect, but this only proves correlation. It may be, for example, that both are effects of a prior common cause. Causal arguments are often wishful thinking, where the speaker is seeking to prove their case, and hopes (as with other fallacies) that their causal assertion is not challenged.
Offence and offense are both nouns, and they have a few different meanings: 1  The act of causing anger, resentment, displeasure, or affront. 2  A violation or infraction of a moral or social code. 3  A transgression of law; a crime.  The means or tactics used in attempting to score (sports).
Status Offense Law and Legal Definition. Status offenses are activities that are deemed offenses when committed by juveniles, because of their age at the time of the activity. In short, these offenses are not illegal if done by an adult. Examples of status offenses include not attending school, breaking curfew laws, running away from home, possession and consumption of alcohol. The basis for status offenses stems from the legal theory of parens patriae, in that status offenses are harmful to minors, and the courts need to protect minors from such activities. The following is an example of a Federal Statute defining Status Offense: